LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One: which one would you pick?

The LG G2 is out and it is a fascinating device. The first to feature the new Snapdragon 800 chip, it is different by design with its buttons on its back and a minimum screen bezel for an edge-to-edge feel.

The G2 also packs a 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization (another first), and it’s got brilliant audio recording capabilities to capture studio-like sound. Last but not least it uses an LG Chem stacked battery that is of the whopping 3000mAh capacity, plenty of juice to last you a full day or why not even two.

With all those high-end specs, the nerdiest of Android geeks should be happy. Now, if you were to choose right now between the most popular Android smartphones out there, which one would you pick? Do you still prefer the Galaxy S4 with all of Samsung’s added features or would you still rather get a high-quality design in the form of the unibody aluminum HTC One?

Those are not your only choices of course - we have the customizable Moto X coming soon and the upcoming rumored Sony Honami. The evergreen iPhone as well is an option. We’ve grouped them all in the ‘others’ section, but you can voice your preference in the comments below. With no further ado, if you were to vote with your dollar right now, which one wins?

The hardware and the packaging look good, but I'm wary of the Optimus interface. I wish LG didn't feel a need to mimic the look and feel of TouchWiz. I'd rather something more like stock, which leaves me in the Motorola camp.

I'm just saying IF it's based off the G2 then it will most likely have similar specs but no one knows who will be making the next Nexus for now.. I also don't know why it's so unbelievable for the Nexus 5 to have a S800 and 5.2" display.

The original Optimus G was released in Korea in September 2012 and was the first phone to use the S4 Pro CPU and the Nexus 4 was released just a month later in USA with the same S4 CPU and others specs that are pretty much identical to the original G so it's not uncommon for a Nexus phone to have brand new SOC.

Also 5"+ 1080p displays on phones are starting to become common now just like 4.7" to 4.8" 720p displays on phones were becoming common a year ago so it's not like it would be mind blowing to see a Nexus phone with a 5.2" display.. Just saying...

It's weird how people are conditioned into liking one type or another. I'm the exact opposite, AMOLED screens actually hurt my eyes after owning an Evo 4G LTE for a year, when I previously loved AMOLED screens.

Yh it would have been good if they went similar to stock, or more unique like sense 5. Then they will truly step out of Samsung's shadow and be their own brand! That said they have differentiated with the interesting button placement.

Exactly... right now this is the most powerful smartphone... period. When the Note 3 comes out, that could change, but then again the Note 3 is not really a phone. So to stay in the real phone category, LG has it right now. It will be matched/beat eventually, but right now it is has the goods.

The G2 for me and not just because of it's specs. The neutral positioning for left and right handed people is appreciated and the design choice is interesting too.

I do wish the front was clean of any logos, or if it has to be there, put just the LG smiley face or LG, not both for a clean uniform look. I liked the calling speaker design on the Optimus G/Nexus 4 better too. The new grill stands out in a bad way imo. Otherwise, I'm all over this design!

I wish the Optimus UI was a bit lighter, too. It feels pretty cluttered at times.

Come on man, even the choice of using glossy plastic is copying now?? I don't like glossy plastic G2 uses as much as Samsung does, but to say it looks like S4 just because of the glossy plastic is invalid.

I dont think Samsung has a unique design to copy.Samsung has same boring design from low end to high end phones.Design means sony ,htc,nokia.Anyway who cares! G2's hardware is beast & obviously it's design is unique from s4.So people is liking it

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Come time where a new beast phone comes out, it hurts to be reminded that technology, especially in the phone industry, moves so damn fast =( Then again, I can't wait for what the future has to bring. Especially knowing that I won't be 80, or even 30, years old when something else comes out.

I don't care who copies who.The thing is this is a monster with a high resolution full hd display & beautiful unique look.Obviously it's a pick for me.I love optimus ui in my optimus 4x.Now waiting for it to launch in India..!!

sorry LG... i have S4 and G2 didn't impressed me much... rear buttons.. very bad idea..software? well...
and i will not sh1t bricks for better processor.... so overally kings of android are still S4 and HTC One( i am sorry moto x...your camera ruined it all). My hopes are towards Note 3 and new nexus.

I can't really say until I have the device in my hands. I have the HTC One and it's a nice package. Would have went with the S4 but I couldn't live with that awful pattern in the plastic. I definitely don't mind the plastic but the pattern was horrindous in my opinion. Im definitely going to check it out but I'm also looking at the Xperia and One phablets as well. It's looking like it's going to be a great 3rd and 4th quarter for Android devices! Can't wait!

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